John 2:14

First Nations Version

As Creator Sets Free (Jesus) entered the lodge, he saw people sitting at money tables. There were also others who were trading, buying, and selling the cattle, sheep, and doves for the ceremonies—inside the lodge! It was so crowded that there was no room for the people from other nations who had come to learn about the Great Spirit. They were not honoring the purpose of this holy place.

Cross References

Mark 11:15

They went into Village of Peace (Jerusalem) through the village gate, made their way through the crowded pathways, and went straight to Creator’s sacred lodge. He came to the area called Gathering Place for the Nations. It was here that other nations could come to learn about the Great Spirit and his ways. Creator Sets Free (Jesus) entered the lodge and began to force out the ones who were selling and buying the ceremonial animals. He turned over the benches and tables of those who were selling the doves

Mark 11:17

“It is written in the sacred teachings,” he instructed them, “‘My lodge will be called a House of Prayer for all Nations.’” Then his voice rose like the sound of thunder, “‘But you have turned it into a hideout for thieves!’”

John 2:15

So Creator Sets Free (Jesus) took some leather straps and made a whip. He cracked the whip to startle and move the animals, and to drive all the people from the lodge. He tipped over the tables, which scattered their money on the floor.